Every federal, state, utility, and local incentive available for solar energy in Pennsylvania — updated for 2026.
The federal tax credit for commercial solar is still available at 30%, but the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (signed July 4, 2025) created strict new rules that every business owner needs to understand:
1. Your project must begin construction before July 4, 2026. This doesn't mean the system has to be finished by then — it means real, physical work must have started on the project. If construction begins after this date, the credit is only available if the system is completed by December 31, 2027 — an extremely tight window for most commercial projects.
2. Deposits and equipment orders may no longer qualify. Under updated IRS guidance, simply placing a deposit or ordering equipment is no longer sufficient for most projects. Your project must demonstrate actual physical work on-site — such as foundation work, pile driving, or racking assembly — to count as "construction begun."
3. The residential ITC is gone. The 30% Residential Clean Energy Credit (Section 25D) expired on December 31, 2025. Homeowners can still access the commercial credit indirectly through solar leases and PPAs where a third-party company owns the system.
Bottom line: If you want to secure the federal tax credit for a commercial solar project, start planning now. Solar Mason can help you design, permit, and begin construction before the deadline. Contact us today →
Beyond the federal ITC, there are dozens of state-specific tax credits, rebates, net metering programs, performance payments, and tax exemptions that can further reduce the cost of your solar project. Use the filters below to find programs available in your state and applicable to your project type.
Solar Mason's engineering team can help you identify every incentive, rebate, and tax credit you qualify for — and handle the application paperwork for commercial projects. Schedule a free consultation or upload your utility bill for an instant sizing analysis.